Karnataka's IT BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that India's first commercial quantum computer will be deployed at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Dharwad. This initiative, a collaboration with deeptech startup QpiAI, aims to establish a world-class quantum ecosystem in the state. QpiAI plans to scale its quantum computing capacity significantly, positioning Karnataka as a hub for quantum research and development. The deployment is part of Karnataka's broader quantum mission to foster innovation and talent in advanced technologies.